It is the year 3072, and the world has become too cold for many creatures- Humans and animals alike.
Many species have gone extinct, some of them being humans, dogs, eagles, and Screech Owls.
One day, a clever fox named Frost rediscovers Fire, and many types of animals have started them everywhere. Now, the world is starting to become a barren desert filled with heat.
A young owl has the power to make snow, make rain, make clouds.
The saying was 'Fight Fire with Fire.'
In 3072, it's 'Fight Fire with Snow.'
Elliot's partner was his whole world, but after Allan's death, his ghost haunts Elliot's dreams. Everyone tells Elliot to move on, but he isn't sure he can.
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It's been a year since the love of Elliot's life, Allan, passed away. Everyone thinks he should have recovered after that much time, but Allan still haunts Elliot every night. He struggles to maintain relationships with his family, and despite a coworkers interest he can't summon up the courage to date. Elliot is living for the past, because to live for the present means he'll have to live with a hole in his heart. But the question Elliot has to face chases him through his monotonous days: is mourning Allan with everything he has truly living?
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